Ramsey County

March 27, 2006

Howdy!!!

I think spring has sprung.  We were away this past weekend and upon returning back home found the snow had settled and melted even more.  It is amazing how the sun can have melting effects on snow even if the temperatures are below freezing.

Deb and I met her family this past weekend in Fargo for a family weekend and it was very enjoyable.  For years we were unable to attend because of the calving season but since have been able.  It is great fun to get together to visit, swim, shop, lounge around and more importantly visit with family that we sometimes take for granted. 

This was also another great weekend for sports.  How about UND hockey and also the NCAA basketball tournament?  I heard on Good Morning America today that of the 3 plus million that entered a basketball pool only 4 people had picked the four teams that made the final four.

“Extreme Makeover”!!!!

We are again offering our “Extreme Makeover” classes this spring starting April 4^th.  The classes will continue on April 18^th, 25^th and May 2^nd.  We will have numerous door prizes to give away again this year.  We will visit with Mike Kangas the first night on tree insects and diseases.  You will really like Mike and his presentation style; he gets into trees and approaches the subject matter with a very light hearted approach but really knows his stuff.  April 18^th, Ron Smith will be back to talk to us about gardening (flower and vegetable) in the 21rst century.  For those that attended classes last year Ron can make any subject matter useful and entertaining.  April 18^th finds NDSU Extension’s bug lady (Janet Knodel, NDSU Entomologist) coming to visit about all the different bugs that attack our flowers, vegetables and even the home.

The classes should offer everything you need to know about gardening and being able to take care of any insect that might attack you special flower bed.  The “Extreme Makeover” night will be May 2^nd.  You never know this could take place at your home but you do need to be registered for the classes to be eligible.  The night will end with a pot luck supper.  I am also planning a flower or bulb exchange during these classes, so stay tuned for further info on that.  This class filled up really fast last year with over 65 in attendance.  The registration fee is $20 per person or $30 dollars for a couple.  There is also a $5 dollar deduction if you attended either the Extreme Makeover class or Landscaping class this past calendar year.  So hurry on in to register at the Ramsey County Extension office or call 701-662-7027 to receive a registration form in the mail.  “CLASSES ARE APPROACHING FAST SO HURRY ON IN”.

Calendar!!!!

            April        4                   Extreme Makeover classes start, 7 pm, Armory
            April        11                 Lake Area Marketing club, 8 am, LR Grain
            April        18                 Extreme Makeover classes, 7 pm
            April       25                  Extreme Makeover classes, 7 pm
            May         2                  Extreme Makeover night,    5:30 pm (Someone’s Yard)

524 4th Ave NE #5, 2nd Floor Ramsey County Courthouse
Devils Lake  ND  58301
701-662-7027
email - ramsey@ndsuext.nodak.edu

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